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exit domina
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Aug 4, 2005, 08:16 PM
 
I wonder if you guys could answer a question for me...

If I am having a problem with installing a game in Mac mode, and I am quite sure I can solve a problem by attempting to install onto my virtual machine, (Windows I know ) and the disc is a hybrid Mac/PC, how do I get the disc to load the PC files instead of the Mac files? (if it's possible...)

And while I'm at it could I ask the best way to clean a compact disc?
     
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Aug 5, 2005, 06:19 PM
 
I wouldn't bother with trying to play a game under Virtual PC. Unless its a reeeeeealy old game, it'll either flat out not work or it'll be so slow as to be unplayable.

And to clean a CD, use a microfiber cloth like you'd use for eyeglasses, and wipe gently in a straight line from inner ring to outer.
     
smoke-tetsu
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Aug 5, 2005, 07:30 PM
 
Virtual PC emulates a S3 Virge which you can't change. That's way below the minimum system ruquirements for any 3d game.
     
bradoesch
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Aug 12, 2005, 01:48 PM
 
I'm pretty sure Virtual PC doesn't emulate a 3D video card at all. Maybe that's changed in the latest version though.
     
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Aug 12, 2005, 05:44 PM
 
Originally Posted by bradoesch
I'm pretty sure Virtual PC doesn't emulate a 3D video card at all. Maybe that's changed in the latest version though.
A S3 Virge is not a 3D accelerator.
     
   
 
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